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Dr. Brandon Kent, MD

Physiatrist

Mandeville, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kent, Physiatrist in Mandeville, LA?

    Dr. Brandon Kent, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Mandeville, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kent is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kent’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kent’s office at (800) 935-8387.

    What languages does Dr. Kent speak?

    Dr. Kent and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Kent typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Kent diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Kent. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Chronic pain syndrome
    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Persistent pain syndrome
    • Long-term pain condition
    • Chronic widespread pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G894: Chronic pain syndrome
    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    Also known as:

    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Pain
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Myalgia
    • Muscle Ache
    • Muscle Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7918: Myalgia, other site

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Pain in Left Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee
    • Left Knee Ache
    • Left Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Left Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee
    • M25562: Pain in left knee

    Also known as:

    • Other Single Nerve Damage
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Other Mononeuropathies
    • Specific Localized Nerve Damage
    • Uncommon Nerve Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G588: Other specified mononeuropathies

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Kent typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Brandon Kent may include:

    Please contact Dr. Kent's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Kent accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kent accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 935-8387 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kent accept in Mandeville, LA?

    Dr. Kent in Mandeville, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Kent's office located?

    Dr. Brandon Kent's Primary Practice

    3190 E Causeway Approach

    Mandeville, LA 70448

    (800) 935-8387

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    Dr. Brandon Kent's Practice 2

    2400 Canal St

    New Orleans, LA 70119

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    Dr. Brandon Kent's Practice 3

    64301 Highway 434

    Lacombe, LA 70445

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    What is Dr. Kent's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Kent's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083294656.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kent?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kent

    What is Dr. Brandon Kent's specialty?

    Dr. Kent is a Physiatrist near Mandeville, LA.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

    Is Dr. Brandon Kent affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kent is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - Hancock, St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Dr. Brandon Kent accepting new patients in Mandeville, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Brandon Kent is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Brandon Kent offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kent's office at (800) 935-8387 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Brandon Kent?

    Please contact Dr. Kent's office at (800) 935-8387 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Kent's office located?

    Dr. Kent's offices are located in Mandeville, LA, New Orleans, LA, and Lacombe, LA.